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Matric (SSC) Chemistry Syllabus
Every chapter and topic of Chemistry examined in Matric (SSC) — 16 chapters, 57 topics, plus 51 flashcards written against it.
Chemistry syllabus — full chapter and topic list
Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for Chemistry in Matric (SSC), not a summary of it.
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Fundamentals of Chemistry
4 topics- Branches of Chemistry
- Atomic, Molecular and Formula Mass
- The Mole Concept and Avogadro's Number
- Empirical and Molecular Formula
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Structure of Atoms
4 topics- Discovery of Subatomic Particles
- Rutherford and Bohr Atomic Models
- Electronic Configuration
- Isotopes and Their Applications
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Periodic Table and Periodicity of Properties
3 topics- Historical Development of the Periodic Table
- Modern Periodic Table and Periodic Law
- Periodic Trends
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Structure of Molecules
5 topics- Chemical Bond and Why Atoms React
- Ionic and Covalent Bonds
- Coordinate Covalent and Metallic Bonds
- Intermolecular Forces
- Nature of Bonding and Physical Properties
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Physical States of Matter
3 topics- Gaseous State and Gas Laws
- Liquid State and Its Properties
- Solid State and Types of Solids
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Solutions
4 topics- Solution, Solute and Solvent
- Concentration Units
- Saturated, Unsaturated and Supersaturated Solutions
- Solubility and Factors Affecting It
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Electrochemistry
4 topics- Oxidation and Reduction (Redox)
- Oxidation Number and Balancing Equations
- Electrolytic and Galvanic Cells
- Corrosion and Its Prevention
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Chemical Reactivity
3 topics- Reactivity of Metals
- Reactivity of Non-Metals
- Comparison of Metals and Non-Metals
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Chemical Equilibrium
3 topics- Reversible Reactions and Dynamic Equilibrium
- Law of Mass Action and Equilibrium Constant
- Le Chatelier's Principle
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Acids, Bases and Salts
3 topics- Concepts of Acids and Bases
- pH Scale
- Salts and Their Preparation
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Organic Chemistry
4 topics- Introduction to Organic Compounds
- Sources of Organic Compounds
- Alkanes, Alkenes and Alkynes
- Functional Groups and Homologous Series
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Hydrocarbons
3 topics- Classification of Hydrocarbons
- Reactions of Alkanes
- Reactions of Alkenes and Alkynes
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Biochemistry
4 topics- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Lipids
- Nucleic Acids and Vitamins
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The Atmosphere
3 topics- Composition and Layers of the Atmosphere
- Air Pollutants and Their Sources
- Acid Rain, Ozone Depletion and Global Warming
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Water
3 topics- Properties of Water
- Soft and Hard Water
- Water Pollution and Treatment
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Chemical Industries
4 topics- Metallurgical Operations
- Manufacture of Sodium Carbonate (Solvay Process)
- Manufacture of Urea and Fertilizers
- Petroleum and Its Refining
Chemistry flashcards for Matric (SSC)
21 of 51 cards from the Chemistry deck — real questions with worked answers.
What is Chemistry?
The branch of science that deals with the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter.
Name and define the branch of chemistry that deals with the elements and compounds NOT containing carbon (minerals, metals, non-metals).
Inorganic Chemistry — the study of compounds of all elements except the hydrocarbons and their derivatives.
Which branch of chemistry studies carbon-containing compounds (hydrocarbons and their derivatives)?
Organic Chemistry.
Define Physical Chemistry.
The branch of chemistry that deals with the relationship between the composition and physical properties of matter, along with the energy changes that accompany chemical reactions.
What is Biochemistry?
The branch of chemistry that studies the structure, composition, and chemical reactions of substances found in living organisms.
Which branch of chemistry deals with the quantitative and qualitative analysis of substances (determining composition and amount)?
Analytical Chemistry.
Define Industrial (Applied) Chemistry.
The branch of chemistry concerned with the manufacture of chemical compounds on a commercial/large scale in industries.
What is Nuclear Chemistry?
The branch of chemistry that deals with the changes occurring in the nuclei of atoms, including radioactivity and nuclear reactions.
Define atomic mass (atomic mass unit, amu).
The mass of an atom of an element relative to 1/12 the mass of one carbon-12 atom; one amu = 1/12 the mass of a C-12 atom.
What is molecular mass?
The sum of the atomic masses of all the atoms present in one molecule of a substance (e.g. H2O = 18 amu).
How does formula mass differ from molecular mass?
Formula mass is the sum of atomic masses in one formula unit of an ionic compound (which has no discrete molecules), e.g. NaCl = 58.5 amu; molecular mass applies to covalent molecular substances.
Calculate the molecular mass of water (H2O). (H=1, O=16)
(2 × 1) + 16 = 18 amu.
Define the mole.
The amount of a substance that contains as many particles (atoms, molecules, ions) as there are atoms in exactly 12 g of carbon-12; i.e. 6.022 × 10^23 particles.
What is Avogadro's number and its value?
The number of particles in one mole of a substance; NA = 6.022 × 10^23 particles per mole.
What is molar mass?
The mass in grams of one mole of a substance; it is numerically equal to its atomic/molecular/formula mass expressed in grams (g/mol).
Give the formula relating number of moles to mass.
Number of moles = mass of substance (g) ÷ molar mass (g/mol).
Give the formula relating number of moles to number of particles.
Number of moles = number of particles ÷ Avogadro's number (6.022 × 10^23).
How many molecules are present in 2 moles of any substance?
2 × 6.022 × 10^23 = 1.2044 × 10^24 molecules.
Define empirical formula.
The formula that gives the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms of each element present in a compound (e.g. CH2O for glucose).
Define molecular formula.
The formula that shows the actual number of atoms of each element present in one molecule of a compound (e.g. C6H12O6 for glucose).
State the relationship between molecular formula and empirical formula.
Molecular formula = n × (empirical formula), where n = molecular mass ÷ empirical formula mass.
Planning Chemistry for Matric (SSC)
Chemistry is about 18% of the Matric (SSC) syllabus by topic count — 57 of 314 topics, spread over 16 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 45 hours.
The heaviest chapters are Structure of Molecules (5 topics), Fundamentals of Chemistry (4 topics), Structure of Atoms (4 topics) . Front-load those while your energy is high; the short chapters are better revision filler later.
Work top-down: read the chapter, then tick topics off individually rather than marking the whole chapter done. Sub-topics are where silent gaps hide.
Chemistry (Matric (SSC)) FAQ
What is in the Matric (SSC) Chemistry syllabus?
Chemistry is split into 16 chapters — Fundamentals of Chemistry, Structure of Atoms, Periodic Table and Periodicity of Properties, Structure of Molecules, Physical States of Matter and Solutions, and 10 more, containing 57 topics and 0 sub-topics in total.
How many chapters are there in Chemistry for Matric (SSC)?
16 chapters. Chemistry accounts for about 18% of the topics in the whole Matric (SSC) syllabus (57 of 314).
How long should I spend on Chemistry for Matric (SSC)?
Budget around 45 hours for a first pass through Chemistry — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 57 topics. Add revision cycles on top.
Are there flashcards for Matric (SSC) Chemistry?
Yes — a 51-card Chemistry deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.